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- V. Goyal
- S. Soni
- S. Chhabra
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- Drugs Prescribing Pattern in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India - Madhya Pradesh in Years 2013- 14
Authors
1 Department of Pharmacology, IN
2 Department of Physiology, IN
3 PG. 3rd Year Student, Department of Pharmacology, S.s. Medical College, Rewa, MP, IN
4 PG.2nd Year Student, Integral Institute of Medical Science&research, Lucknow, UP., IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 67, No 11 (2014), Pagination: 674-680Abstract
Irrational prescription of drugs is a common occurrence in clinical practice. The aim of the study is to assess the prescription pattern of drugs at the Outpatient Department of a tertiary care SGM Hospital, Central India, Madhya Pradesh. 3587 prescriptions were randomly collected from OPDs departments and were analysed according to the WHO/INRUD indicators. Results of this study show that the maximum patients - 43.57% attending OPD belonged to 33-42 age group, and maximum - 34.54% prescriptions were from the Department of Medicine. Nutritional supplements (25.83%), NSAIDs (25.43%), antibiotics (22.19%) and GIT drugs (18.75%) were the most commonly prescribed groups. Maximum (96.88%) drugs were prescribed by generic names. The average number of drugs per prescriptions was 3.11, most (36.71 %) of the prescriptions had 4 drugs, injectable drugs were used in 8.83% prescriptions, while fixed dose combinations were used in 33.43% prescriptions. Prescription rationality in this study is poor in terms of polypharmacy, and excessive use of nutritional supplements.Keywords
Drugs, Prescriptions, Rational / Irrational, WHO, Polypharmacy- Frequency and Distribution of ABO and Rh (Factor) Blood Groups Among Medical Students of Central India, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Authors
1 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (Mp) - 486001, IN
2 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (Mp) - 486001, IN
3 Department of Medicine, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (Mp) - 486001, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 19-23Abstract
This study was conducted in the department of Physiology at S.S. Medical College, Rewa, MP with the aim to determine the frequency and distribution of "A, B, AB, O and Rh" blood groups among medical students and link them to blood groups related diseases. Students were enrolled between December 2012 and March 2013. A total 223 students were enrolled; blood samples were collected by finger prick method. A drop of anti-sera A, B, and anti D were added to a drop of blood on clean and fresh glass slides and mixed well with glass rod. Of these 223 students, 137 were males and 86 were females. Result shows that blood group B was the most predominant (39.46%) followed by O (29.59%), A (20.62%) and AB (10.31%). Of them 95.06% were Rh positive blood group. Group B was the commonest blood group in both male and female students 37.95% and 41.86% respectively; Rh group (antigen) was positive (+ve) in 93.43% of males and 97.67% females. In this study we concluded that group 'B' is the commonest blood groups among both male (37.95%) and female (41.86%) medical students.Keywords
Blood groups, ABO, Rhesus factor, Medical Students.- Oxidative Stress and Homocysteine in Non-Vitamin-Supplemented Vegetarian Pregnant and Pre-Eclamptic Women - A Pilot Study
Authors
1 Department of Biochemistry, Smt N. H. L. Municipal Medical College & K M Post Graduate Institute, Ahmedabad, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 67, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 94-98Abstract
Oxidative stress has been implicated in the aetio-pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. At the same time, homocysteine (tHcy) is found to be offending factor for vascular pathology causing pre-eclampsia. Vitamin B12, folic acid and homocysteine are metabolically closely related. On the other hand, peri-conceptional nutritional status influences the vitamin B12&folic acid level which further affect the homocysteine level and thus may affect pregnancy outcome. Maternal nutrition is one of the chief factors leading to vitamin deficiency. Ahmedabad being a city predominantly inhabited by vegetarians, its population is at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. But no systematic study has been done in Ahmedabad to know whether Vit. B12, folic acid and homocysteine levels influence pregnancy and also to study the effect of oxidative stress on homocysteine. To know this, a study was planned to know total homocysteine level and its correlation in pre-eclampsia and normotensive pregnant women and also to know its relation with oxidative stress. Vitamin B12, folic acid and homocysteine were measured in all the subjects using fluorescence polarised immunoassay in AxSym Immunochemistry analyser in 60 non-vitamin-supplemented vegetarian pregnant women. Vitamin levels were within normal limits but on lower side of normalcy. Malondialdehyde (MDA) was measured by the method described by Randox and it was found positively correlated with pre-eclampsia. Homocysteine level was higher among pre-eclampsia patients. So it can be said that the oxidative stress affects homocysteine level which may further have an effect on pre-eclampsia. From the findings of the present study it can be concluded that measurement of these biochemical parameters in ante-natal care are useful for further management and prevention of complication of pregnancy like pre-eclampsia.Keywords
Oxidative Stress, Homocysteine, Pregnancy, Pre-Eclampsia, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid.- Why People do not Donate Blood? A Descriptive Study from an Urban Slum in India
Authors
1 Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, IN
2 Dept of Community Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Solapur Road, Pune - 40, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 6 (2015), Pagination: 73-75Abstract
No abstract.Keywords
Blood Donors, Blood Donation, Barriers.- Menstrual Pattern and Common Menstrual Abnormalities in the High School Girls in Underdeveloped District (Rewa) of Madhya Pradesh: a Cross Sectional Study in School Girls at Central India
Authors
1 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, MP, IN
2 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, MP, IN
3 Department of Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneshwar, (Orissa), IN
4 Head, Department of Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneshwar, (Orissa), IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 8 (2015), Pagination: 43-48Abstract
Menstrual disorders may affect the life of adolescents and young adult women, and may sometimes cause serious problems. The patterns of menstrual cycles were analysed for association with age of menarche, prevalence of menstrual irregularity, dysmenorrhoea, prolonged menstrual bleeding, and effect of menstrual disorders, especially dysmenorrhoea, on social activities and school attendance among the female students.Methods: A total of 149 students were randomly selected and asked to complete the anonymous questionnaire of 27 items.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 15.66 ± 0.96 years ranging from 14 to 17 years; mean menarche age was 12.81 ± 1.09 years with a range of 9-16 years. The duration between two periods and the menstrual flow were 27.7 ± 2.5 days and 5.8 ± 1.4 days, respectively. The prevalence of scanty bleeding, menorrhagia\hypermenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, and dysmenorrhoea were 26.10%, 12.08%, 10.06%, 5.36% and 52.34%, respectively. Approximately 3.81% of dysmenorrhoeic subjects had severe dysmenorrhoea; dysmenorrhoea affected school concentration in 25.49%, sports participation in 39.59%, social withdrawal in 31.54% and school absenteeism in 20.80%. Most common symptoms of dysmenorrhoea was abdominal cramps 81.81%, others are 38.96% backache, 24.67%, headache, 33.76% fatigue, 7.79% diarrhea, 6.49% vomiting and 31.16% abdominal bloating were reported.
Conclusion: The prevalence of menstrual abnormality and dysmenorrhoea was high, and most adolescents have inappropriate and insufficient information about menstrual problems. Hence, an education programme is needed at the end of primary school about menarche and menstruation.
Keywords
Menstruation, Menstrual Disorders, Premenstrual-Symptoms, Dysmenorrhoea.- Frequencies of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups in Central Region of India: Madhya Pradesh
Authors
1 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
2 Department of Pharmacotogy, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
3 Department of Pathology, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
4 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 66, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 91-94Abstract
Objectives: This study was carried to find out the trend of biood group (ABO and Rh) distribution among central Indian population of Madhya Pradesh. Methodology: Data were collected from department of Blood bank and Pathology of SS Medical College and associated SGM Hospital Rewa, over 1 year period; total 16209 (12295 male and 3914 female) subjects of both genders includes Voluntary donors and recipient patients attending the hospital. Results: Group B (36.52%) was the most and AB (4.93%) was the least prevalent blood group in this study, followed in order by B (36.52%) > 0 (33.24) > A (24.29%) > AB (4.93%). Rhesus antigen was positive in 97.52% and negative only in 2.47% population. The maximum 1.12% of Rhesus negative was found in blood group 0 and minimum 0.024% in AB group. Conclusion: The distribution of blood group varies from race to race. B was the most common group, 0 was the second commonest blood group after B and AB was the least common blood group in both Rh (D) positive and negative subjects in this study. The result of this study should be implicated in blood banks regarding the higher needs of certain blood groups and improve their functional status.Keywords
ABO, Blood Groups, Rhesus-Factor.- The Clinical and Microbiological Study of Patients with Pyodermas
Authors
1 Department of Skin & V.D. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 9 (2015), Pagination: 32-36Abstract
No Abstract.- Inclusion Cyst in a Neonate
Authors
1 Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram - 442102, Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 9 (2015), Pagination: 42-43Abstract
No Abstract.- Still Fighting against Tropical Diseases in the 21st Century! Dengue - A Concern during Pregnancy Especially in Working Women
Authors
1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
2 Department of Medicine, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
3 Department of Pulmonary Medicine, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
4 Department of Pharmacology, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 12 (2015), Pagination: 31-34Abstract
Dengue is one of the most prevalent mosquito born infection worldwide. Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which bites during daylight hours. The disease is common in tropic and subtropic regions and is often confused with malaria. With the increased rate of adult dengue fever victims, the number of infected pregnant women has also increased. Severe dengue illness during pregnancy is associated with major adverse outcome of maternal deaths, perinatal deaths, preterm births and haemorrhage during labour. In case of infection close to term, there is a risk of vertical transmission. Hence the knowledge of its diagnosis and timely management is of vital importance. Dengue infection can present four different clinical syndromes: undifferentiated fever, classical dengue fever, dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. The effects of dengue fever on pregnancy have not been researched thoroughly, so comprehensive data is not available. It is advisable for pregnant women to avoid travelling to areas where dengue fever is common, such as the Caribbean, Central America and south-central Asia. If travel is necessary, pregnant women should take measures to reduce the risk of mosquito bites. To avoid being bitten by a dengue fever carrying mosquito, women should wear long pants and long sleeves, and stay away from standing water and use mosquito nets while sleeping. The working women are more at risk at their work places, due to mosquito presence and there may be no mosquito repellents used, stagnant water in coolers, their uniforms etc.
We report our experience of three years (2010-2012) of managing pregnancy complicated by dengue.
- Comparative Study on the Dermatoglyphic Pattern among Diabetic (Type-2) and Non-Diabetic Adults in North Indian Population
Authors
1 Department of Anatomy, IIMS & R, Hospital, Integral University, Lucknow (UP), IN
2 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) - 486001, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 69, No 10 (2016), Pagination: 11-14Abstract
Dermatoglyphics is the study of epidermal ridges and their configurations. Its appearance in individuals is genetically determined. As the diabetes mellitus also was a genetic background, one can assume that there might be certain dermatoglyphic findings specific to diabetic patients. Aims & objectives: Aim of the study is to determine the dermatoglyphic patterns and their co-relation in Type 2 diabetes mellitus in North Indian population. Material&Methods: This study was conducted in Department of Anatomy, IIMS &R, Hospital, Lucknow. 100 diabetic subjects were enrolled as test group and 150 non-diabetic healthy subjects were enrolled as control group from a healthy population. To record the fingertip patterns, Modified Purvis-Smith ink method was applied. Results: In both diabetic males and females WHORLS are most common (p≤0.000, Extremely Significant) in both right (52.07% males; 53.19% females) and left (51.32% males; 51.48% females) hands. However in non -diabetic both males and females; LOOPS are most common (Extremely Significant, p≤0.000) in both right (61.19% males; 66.67% females) and left hand. (56.90% males; 66.06% females) Conclusion: In our study, the whorls are most common pattern in both right and left hands of male as well as female diabetic subjects. Loops are most common pattern in both right and left hands, in males as well as females in non-diabetic subjects.Keywords
Dermatoglyphics, Diabetes Mellitus, Finger Tip, Adults.References
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- Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (CADR): An Overview
Authors
1 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
2 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
3 Department of Anatomy, Sukh Sagar. Medical College & Hospital, Jabalpur, MP, IN
4 Department of Medicine, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
5 Department of Ayurveda Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 70, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 11-15Abstract
Aims and Objectives: Aim of this prospective, hospital based study is to determine the pattern of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (ADR). Material and methods: The study was conducted in the department of Pharmacology and department of Medicine, at SS Medical College and associated SGM Hospital, Rewa, MP from Oct 2014 to Sept 2015; total 130 cases were enrolled with suspected ADRs. Results: In this study maximum (25%) patients belonged to 18-25 years of age group. Mean (± SD) age of these patients was 34.84 ± 20.99 years. The skin and mucous membrane are most commonly (52.29%) affected organ system with suspected ADRs followed by central nervous system (9.19%) and gastrointestinal system (8.62%). Among the cutaneous ADRs; 51.64% were skin rashes followed by 29.67% pruritus, 5.49% oral ulcers, 3.29% Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), 2.19% bullous eruption, 2.19% lips swelling, 2.19% toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), 1.09% oral candidiasis, 1.09% red man syndrome and 1.09% hair changes. Of these ADRs; 82.41%were associated with use of antimicrobials followed by 14.28% NSAIDs. Amongst AMAs 20.97% ADRs were associated with fluoroquinolones, 18.68% with cephalosporin, 10.98% with penicillin and 5.49% with sulphonamide. Conclusions: In this study, skin and mucous membrane is most commonly (52.29%) affected organ system; skin rashes and pruritus are the most common cutaneous ADRs and majority of cases were associated with use of fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins AMAs.Keywords
Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CADR), Exanthematous Drug Eruptions, Antimicrobial Agents (AMAs), Fluoroquinolones.References
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